GATE CE Structural Analysis PYQs & Answers

Questions 1–10 of 65. Imported answers require independent review unless marked reviewed.

The horizontal beam shown in the figure has fixed supports at F and L. Internal hinges are provided at locations G and J. The beam supports vertical downward concentrated loads as well as uniformly distributed loads, as shown in the figure.

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The upward vertical reaction (in kN) at the support L is

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A plane truss consists of two linearly elastic, homogeneous, identical members, namely PQ and QR. Both members have length

, cross-sectional area

, and modulus of elasticity

. The members are inclined at

as shown in the figure. The truss has hinge supports at P and R. The translational degrees-of-freedom (u and v) are shown at joint Q.

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After application of the boundary conditions, the stiffness matrix of the truss becomes:

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A simply supported, linearly elastic, homogeneous, prismatic beam of length L and flexural rigidity EI is shown in the figure.

The expression for the Influence Line Diagram (ILD) of the rotation

at the support B is

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The plane frame has a hinge and a roller support, and is loaded as shown in the figure. Both the columns have same height.

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What is the absolute value of the maximum bending moment (in kN-m) in the frame?

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165

150

240

195

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The plane truss shown in the figure is hinge-supported at E and F. The truss is subjected to vertical downward force at R and horizontal force at G.

The force (in kN) along with its nature in member JF is

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compression

tension

compression

tension

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Consider the pin-jointed truss shown in the figure. Influence line is drawn for the axial force in the member G-I, when a unit load travels on the bottom chord of the truss. Identify the CORRECT influence line from the following options:

Note: Positive value corresponds to tension and negative value corresponds to compression in the member.

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Consider the frame shown in the figure under the loading of 100 kN.m couples at the joints B and G. Considering only the effects of flexural deformations, which of the following statements is/are true:

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Axial force is zero in the member CD

Shear force is zero in the member CD

There is no rotation in the joint C

The magnitude of bending moment developed in the member BC at the end C is more than 50 kN.m

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In the rigid-jointed frame shown in the figure, the distribution factor of the member AD is close to

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0.254

0.267

0.398

0.421

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The figure shows a propped cantilever with uniform flexural rigidity

(in N.m²) and subjected to a moment

(in N.m). Consider forces and displacements in the upward direction as positive.

Find the upward reaction at the proped support B (in N) when this support settles by (

), given in metres.

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Consider the beam ACDEB given in the figure. Which of the following statements is/are correct:

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Bending moment is zero between the points A and C

There is a sudden jump in shear force at the point D

There is a sudden jump in bending moment at the point E

Bending moment is zero somewhere between the points D and E

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GATE CE Structural Analysis PYQs

How to practice Structural Analysis

Question 18

Question 38

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Question 39

Question 39

Question 14

Question 29

Question 37

Question 38

Question 41